[stormfronter]

I would like to start converting asap.
If your experienced with bringing models into FS, add me to your MSN [email protected] , I need some direction in how to proceed along with a few basic questions.. From here, Right now im adding the turrets in MAYA 7.

[AllStarZ]

Isn't 9 flak turrets a bit much?

Also you forget that a destroyer under attack could sortie bombers.

[stormfronter]

How about if the Rear side Flaks were replaced with normal lazer turrets. I ll consider it.

[Mobius]

You might use something like the GTVA Rapid Laser from Inferno. It's a bit far from FS2 weapons, but it would be interesting.

$Name: GTVA Rapid Laser
+Title: XSTR("GTVA Rapid Laser", -1)
+Description:
XSTR(
"Long-Range Tactical
Kinetic Weapon
", 3263)
$end_multi_text
+Tech Title: XSTR("GTVA Rapid Laser", -1)
+Tech Anim: Tech_GTW_ML-70
+Tech Description:
XSTR("", 3265)
$end_multi_text
$Model File: none
@Laser Bitmap: newglo3
@Laser Glow: 2_laserglow03
@Laser Color: 190, 150, 250
@Laser Color2: 190, 150, 250
@Laser Length: 20.0
@Laser Head Radius: 1.0
@Laser Tail Radius: 1.0
$Mass: 1.5
$Velocity: 1000.0
$Fire Wait: 0.15
$Damage: 7
$Armor Factor: 0.5
$Shield Factor: 2.3
$Subsystem Factor: 0.1
$Lifetime: 2.0
$Energy Consumed: 0.8
$Cargo Size: 0.0
$Homing: NO
$LaunchSnd: 169
$ImpactSnd: 85
$Flags: ("stream")
$Icon: iconflail
$Anim: Flail2
$Impact Explosion: ExpMissileHit1
$Impact Explosion Radius: 15.0

Feel free to modify it and make it less/more effective against bombers/ships

[TrashMan]

You can also try this:

;------------------------------------
$Name:                                  Gattling Turret
$Model File:                    none
@Laser Bitmap:                           laserglow04
@Laser Glow:                           2_laserglow03
@Laser Color:                           150, 250, 150
@Laser Color2:                           180, 240, 180
@Laser Length:       9.0
@Laser Head Radius:  0.60
@Laser Tail Radius:  0.60
$Mass:                                  0.4
$Velocity:                              1200.0                         
$Fire Wait:                             0.01                     
$Damage:                                10
$Armor Factor:                  1.0
$Shield Factor:                 0.9
$Subsystem Factor:              0.8
$Lifetime:                              0.8
$Energy Consumed:               0.30                           
$Cargo Size:                    0.0                             
$Homing:                                        NO
$LaunchSnd:                             110                           
$ImpactSnd:                             85                                     
$Flags:                                 ("Big Ship" "same turret cooldown" )
$Icon:                                  icongun03
$Anim:                                  LoadGun02
$Impact Explosion:      none
$FOF: 1.1



DISCLAIMER: I'm not responsible for the carnage that will result in it's use.

[BloodEagle]

;------------------------------------
$Name:                                  Gattling Turret
$Model File:                    none
@Laser Bitmap:                           laserglow04
@Laser Glow:                           2_laserglow03
@Laser Color:                           150, 250, 150
@Laser Color2:                           180, 240, 180
@Laser Length:       9.0
@Laser Head Radius:  0.60
@Laser Tail Radius:  0.60
$Mass:                                  0.4
$Velocity:                              1200.0                         
$Fire Wait:                             0.01                     
$Damage:                                10
$Armor Factor:                  1.0
$Shield Factor:                 0.9
$Subsystem Factor:              0.8
$Lifetime:                              0.8
$Energy Consumed:               0.30                           
$Cargo Size:                    0.0                             
$Homing:                                        YES
$LaunchSnd:                             110                           
$ImpactSnd:                             85                                     
$Flags:                                 ("Big Ship" "same turret cooldown" )
$Icon:                                  icongun03
$Anim:                                  LoadGun02
$Impact Explosion:      none
$FOF: 1.1

If that works, it would look so awesome.

[TrashMan]

You havn't seen this in action, havn't you? 

Try it.."Rain of death" gets a new meaning.

[Hades]

Before you convert you need to texture and put guns on.

[stormfronter]

Does anyone know of a free converter, My model is built in MAYA 7,  I have yet to find a conveter that will do the mesh and UV map. If any of you know of one please let me know.

[Hades]

Converting doesn't UVmap.
You have to do that your self.

[Vasudan Admiral]

I think he means what format will preserve the UV map. If so, what formats can Maya export to? Typically .OBJ, .3DS, .X, and a couple of others are good choices. You'll then need 3d exploration to save it to COB if truespace can't directly open your file (which it usually can't).

[stormfronter]

I have already created the UV map. I just dont want to loose the work Ive already done.

[Vasudan Admiral]

Yeah, so...what formats can maya export to?

[stormfronter]

Yeah, so...what formats can maya export to?

Maya 7 can export as
.DFX

thats all they give me as options.
I found a program called 3d Photo browser that allows me to open the mesh and save it as a COB, 3DSmax, 3ds, OBJ, LWO.
I have put them in the file below (link) if you would like to see the completed mesh. - I don't know if it will work though As i only have MAYA 7 and Truespace 3.2 (which sucks balls)

FILE:
http://www.xvertex.com/Will/extras/deimos2/BASED%20ON%20DEIMOS.zip


And here is some images of the final design armed.

[Vasudan Admiral]

Very nice.

DXF will strip your uv map as far as I know, so that's not much good. Is that really the only export/object saving format it can do?

[TrashMan]

TRy using Lithium Unwrapper.
I know TS can import 3Dmax models with a preserved UV map, but I don't know if Maya exporting to 3ds will keep the UV map.

That's why I reccomned using Lithium. It can convert from practicly any format to anoter and keeps the UV mapping. Hasn't failed me yet

[Vasudan Admiral]

Well it can't pull a UV map out of thin air, and if DXF is the only export choice, then that's exactly what you'd be asking it to do.

[Hades]

Why not search HLP for better looking turrets?
If you look up turretz you might get something.

[gevatter Lars]

I have to say that I like your model more then the original Deimos and that was my favorite capship in FS2.

[stormfronter]

Why not search HLP for better looking turrets?
If you look up turretz you might get something.

Are the turrets that bad?
These are more detailed then the FS2 ones, and they come at a price, im model is up to 6200+ polys, +2000 more polys due to the turrets from the original mesh.

I have to say that I like your model more then the original Deimos and that was my favorite capship in FS2.

Thanks, my fave ship was the Deimos as well.